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Healthy Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

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These Healthy Pumpkin Truffles are a delightful, guilt-free treat featuring creamy pumpkin purée, warming pumpkin spice, and rich dark chocolate. Naturally sweetened with liquid stevia and made with oat flour, they offer a perfect balance of flavors without any added sugars. These bite-sized spheres are easy to make, gluten-free, and perfect for festive occasions or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup (122g) pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 ¼ tsp homemade pumpkin spice (see Notes)
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp liquid stevia (or adjusted to taste)
  • ¾ cup (90g) oat flour (gluten free if necessary and measured like this)
  • ¼ cup (54g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (see Notes)

Optional

  • Flaky sea salt (for finishing – highly recommended!)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking surface: Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a baking tray to prevent sticking and for easy handling of the truffles.
  2. Mix base ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin purée, homemade pumpkin spice, salt, and liquid stevia until well combined. Add the oat flour and gently stir until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  3. Form truffles: Working with a small amount of the mixture at a time, roll into bite-sized spheres. If the mixture sticks to your fingers, rub a little neutral-tasting oil on your palms to ease the rolling process. Place each formed sphere onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Melt dark chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir for 1 minute. Continue heating in 10-second intervals, stirring for 1 minute between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Keep the chocolate warm while assembling the truffles for ease of dipping.
  5. Dip truffles in chocolate: Using two forks, carefully dip each pumpkin sphere into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off by rocking it between the forks. Place the dipped truffle back onto the wax paper lined tray. If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each dipped truffle for an enhanced flavor contrast.
  6. Set truffles: After all 24 truffles have been coated in chocolate, transfer them to the freezer for 5-10 minutes or the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets properly.
  7. Storage: Keep the finished truffles stored in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. They make an excellent snack or festive treat.

Notes

  • Make your own homemade pumpkin spice by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for the best flavor control.
  • Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content to keep the truffles healthier and to complement the pumpkin flavor.
  • Rolling your hands with a bit of neutral oil prevents the mixture from sticking while shaping the truffles.
  • Flaky sea salt on top adds a wonderful savory contrast to the sweet and spiced truffles.
  • These truffles are gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oat flour.
  • Adjust liquid stevia according to your desired sweetness level, as it can be potent.

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